Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1973

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biology

Committee Chair

Robert L. Brown

Second Committee Member

Thomas H. Thelen

Third Committee Member

Robert D. Gaines

Abstract

This thesis was designed to provide a histological and histochemical survey of the small intestine of the mink, Mustela vison. These two objectives were achieved and it was found that the histology and enzyme activity in this animal is in most respects similar to other mammals. Exceptions to this are the absence of a cecum and an ileocecal valve and the absence of lactase activity in the small intestine.

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